God’s Plan Is Always Better

“What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 (GNT)

God's plan will always be more rewarding than anything I could come up with on my own.

This is not just about rewards here on earth. That's part of it, but what’s even more amazing is that God’s plans are eternally rewarding.

Significance and satisfaction in this life come from following God's purpose and plan for me. But cooperating with God’s plan is also the key to rewards in heaven. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 2:9, “What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him” (GNT).

It's hard to imagine what God wants to do through me If I follow his plan. If God were to show me his plans, it would likely blow me away! I'd be amazed at how he can use an ordinary person in extraordinary ways. But he wants me to choose his plan and his way of doing things. He wants me to choose him.

Some of my desires are good, but I also have broken desires. I will never know the best way until I choose God’s way.

Think about Mary and Joseph, Jesus’ earthly parents. Before God revealed his grand plan to them, I’m guessing they had some simple but good plans: get married, have a family, serve God. But even those good plans couldn’t compare to what God wanted to do with their lives. When they submitted to God’s will, they discovered how big God’s plans really are—and how those plans can bless the whole world.

God’s plan is always better. If I haven't fully submitted what God wants to do in my life, then I'm not thinking big enough. He’s got big things in store for me here on earth and even greater things in the life to come!       

But the thing about God’s plan is that he lets me choose whether I'm going to follow it. A lot of people miss God’s best for their life because they choose to go with their own plan.

So, If I want to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life, pray: “God, I want your will to be done in my life, not mine. Please show me the way that leads to your best for me so I can serve and love you well.”

In summary:

God’s plan for my life is far greater and more rewarding than anything I could imagine or create on my own. While my own plans may seem good, they can never compare to the purpose, fulfillment, and eternal impact that come from following His will. Like Mary and Joseph, who discovered God’s extraordinary plan by surrendering their own, I too am invited to trust His direction and let Him use me in ways beyond my understanding. Choosing God’s way over my own opens the door to a life of true significance now and eternal reward later. The best step I can take is to pray, “God, not my will, but Yours—show me Your plan and help me follow it faithfully.”

Bottom line:

God’s plan is always greater than mine, and true fulfillment comes when I surrender my way, trust His will, and follow His purpose for my life.

Next steps:

Pause and realign my plans with God’s purpose through intentional reflection and prayer. Ask, “God, where am I still holding onto my own way?” Then, choose one area—big or small—to surrender fully to Him. Trust that obedience today, even in a small step, positions me for the greater purpose He’s already prepared.